SCORING GUIDE

  • Technique

    20 POINTS

    • Correct body placement & alignment

    • Control & strength

    • Flexibility & extension

    • Turns (balance, spotting, control)

    • Jumps (height, landing, control)

    • Execution of tricks (if applicable)

  • Performance Quality

    15 POINTS

    • Facial expression

    • Projection to audience

    • Emotional connection

    • Confidence on stage

    • Commitment to character/style

  • Musicality & timings

    15 POINTS

    • Staying on beat

    • Use of musical accents

    • Dynamics (sharp vs soft moments)

    • Phrasing & breath

  • Choreography & Difficulty

    15 POINTS

    • Complexity of content

    • Variety of movement

    • Transitions

    • Use of stage

    • Age-appropriate challenge

  • Execution & Cleanliness

    15 POINTS

    • Precision

    • Finishing movements fully

    • Sharpness/Clarity

    • Synchronisation (for duos, trios, quads, troupes)

    • Recovery from mistakes

  • Presentation

    10 POINTS

    • Costume suitability

    • Overall polish

    • Professionalism

  • Overall Impact

    10 POINTS

    • Memorability

    • Audience engagement

    • Star quality

    • “Would I watch that again?” factor

  • Please note:

    Music containing profanity, racial slurs, or inappropriate content may result in a 10-point deduction or disqualification.

Award Tiers

  • DIAMOND

    95-100 POINTS

    • Exceptional technique and execution

    • Outstanding stage presence and confidence

    • Exceptional musicality, artistry and performance quality

    • Polished, captivating and competition-ready throughout

    Diamond performers will receive a trophy and certificate

  • GOLD

    85 - 94 POINTS

    • Outstanding technique and execution.

    • Strong stage presence and confidence.

    • Excellent musicality and performance quality.

    • Polished, clean and competition-ready.

    Gold performers will receive a medal and certificate

  • SILVER

    70 - 84 POINTS

    • Good technical foundation.

    • Strong overall performance.

    • Consistent timing & presentation.

    • Minor areas to refine for top-level scoring.

    Silver performers will receive a medal and certificate

  • BRONZE

    50 - 69 POINTS

    • Basic musical understanding

    • Developing technique and performance skill

    • Shows potential with continued training and experience

    • Areas requiring growth in strength, control or confidence

    Bronze performers will receive a medal and certificate

  • OVERALL PLACING

    In addition to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond awards:

    • The top 3 highest scoring routines in each age group & division will receive overall placings.

    • These dancers will be awarded a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place trophy based on their final score ranking within their division.

    This ensures dancers are recognised both for their award level and their scoring within their age category.

    Overall placing performers will receive a trophy and Speciality Certificate

  • OVERALL HIGHEST SCORE

    The Overall Highest Score award recognises the standout performer of each session.

    This award is presented to the dancer who achieves the highest overall score out of all age groups and divisions competing within that session.

    This award celebrates exceptional performance, consistency and achievement across all categories within the session.

    The Overall Highest Score recipient will receive a Trophy, Speciality Certificate & Sash

  • JUDGES AWARD

    In each session of the day, the adjudicator will select one routine to receive the Judge’s Award.

    This award is chosen at the judge’s discretion and may recognise:

    • Exceptional performance quality

    • Standout stage presence

    • Technical excellence

    • Unique choreography or artistry

    • Overall impact

    This award is not based purely on score, but on the routine that made a lasting impression during that session.

    The judges award winner will receive a Trophy and Speciality Certificate